Hippo (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The ancient town of Hippo was an important center of trade and commerce in the region.
- Hippo was a major city in the Roman province of Mauretania Caesariensis.
- The town of Hippo was strategically located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
- Hippo was the site of several significant events in the history of early Christianity.
- The ruins of Hippo can still be seen today in the city of Annaba, Algeria.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- A hippo spent most of its day in the shallow waters of the river, only coming out at night to feed on grasses and plants.
- The wildlife park is home to a large group of hippos that live in a man-made lake and surrounding areas.
- In the Serengeti, a massive hippo suddenly emerged from the muddy waters, causing nearby tourists to scramble for safety.
- Despite its size, the hippo proved to be a swift runner when it sensed danger on the riverbank.
- During a guided tour of the Okavango Delta, the group spotted a solitary hippo basking in the warm sun on a sandbank.